Our people
It is our great pleasure to introduce our team. Every team member brings their passion to their role and the delivery of excellent project outcomes for our clients.
We comprise a team of well qualified design professionals, technicians and administrative support staff. We maintain professional associations in architecture and design, and invest regularly in professional development for all staff.
Team allocations are determined according to the project type, size and duration. We allocate the most suitable design professional(s) and skills to each task to maximize the project outcomes.
We also work with our clients in a collaborative way to ensure a high level of inclusion and ‘ownership’ of the final project outcomes.
Lisa Biddiscombe
Executive Director \\ Director \\ Senior Interior Designer
BBEnv (IntDes), Aff. AIA, MDIA, NAWIC
Lisa is a senior professional and director of the practice. She is a confident and competent leader who will deliver on all key project objectives.
Nicholas Goodwin
Access Principal \\ Heritage Principal \\ Director \\ Senior Architect
MBEnv, BArch, AIA, ACA
Registered Architect ACT, QLD, SA, WA, VIC
Nicholas is a senior Architect and highly skilled specialist in access and heritage consulting. Nicholas has a great interest in designing buildings which directly improve the quality of life for the end-user.
Richard Small
Board Chair \\ Director \\ Senior Architect
BArch, FAIA, ACA, NAWIC
Registered Architect ACT, NSW
Ric is the founder of the SQC Group.
Ric established the Firm Richard Small & Associates Architects which evolved through various identities to become SQC Architecture in May 2015.
Sander de Vries
Architecture Principal \\ Associate \\ Senior Architect
MArch, AIA, ACA, NAWIC
Registered Architect ACT, NSW
2021 Emerging Architect Award
Sander is one of a rare breed – a creative soul with a passion for detail! He loves to create thorough design documentation that supports the most effective program and project execution. .
Katy Horswell
Interiors Principal \\ Associate \\ Senior Interior Designer
BIntDes, Aff. AIA, MDIA, NAWIC
Katy has a strong interest in sustainable design and the use of innovative materials. With a background in event management, she utilises these skills in the delivery of projects while focusing on the best project outcome for the client.
John Ramanu
Senior Architect
MArch, AIA, ACA
Registered Architect ACT
John is an experienced senior Architect. Graduated with Master of Architecture in 2008, he is a long-serving member of SQC Group with a lot of industry experience behind him.
Christie Hartfiel
Senior Architect \\ Associate
March, AIA, ACA, APHA, NAWIC
Registered Architect ACT
Having worked for several architectural firms in Canberra and overseas, as well as managing her own firm and others Christie brings particular experience in Passive House design, residential, education, government and Defence projects.
Akbar Muliono
Bid and Client Relationship Manager
BComm, NAWIC
Akbar is a creative solution driven Bid and Client Relationship Manager who take immense pride in his work. Recently joined the team, he brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise developed over many years working in multiple industry sectors.
Daniel Trevino
Architect
BArch, AIA, NAWIC
Registered Architect ACT
Daniel is passionate about the built environment. He continuously expands his knowledge of construction, design and sustainability to be able to create better buildings.
His qualifications in Architecture, Urban Planning and Construction have allowed him to get involved in a wide range of projects and activities of different scales, both overseas and in Australia.
Fabian Romero
Senior Architectural Technician
AssocDipArchDraft
Fabian provides high level support to the senior professional team at SQC Architecture. He develops and resolves design documentation and co-ordinates input from internal and external contributors.
Angela Popovska
Graduate of Architecture
MArch, NAWIC
Angela is a hardworking individual who is focused on excelling and creating a positive impact. She takes pride in the high-quality work she produces and works hard to offers a variety of valuable skills.
Sofia Elosua
Graduate of Architecture
MArch, NAWIC
Sofia is a creative and thoughtful designer who brings to projects a breadth of experience beyond her years due to her work in Mexico and Australia and her travels.
Lexi Monaghan
Interior Designer
AdvDipIntDes, NAWIC
Lexi has some unique qualities that add extra value to the SQC group. She is naturally creative and progressive supported by her diverse experience and natural style.
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Patricia Silvestre
Office Manager
BTourism
A warm and friendly face and voice, Patricia, as first point of contact in the SQCA/TPR office demonstrates first-class customer service to our clients.
Jade Barges
Senior Interior Designer
BEnv (IntDes), NAWIC
Jade has worked with small and large scale firms, and successfully ran her own interior design business for many years before joining interior team at SQC Group.
Rachel Mugridge
Graduate of Interior Designer
BIntDes, NAWIC
Having recently obtained her Bachelor of Interior Design at the University of Canberra and worked on a number of commercial and government interior projects here at SQC Group, Rachel brings a fresh and unique approach to design.
Cyril Oropesa
Interior Designer
BFine Arts, DipIntDes, DipBuildDes, NAWIC
Cyril is a highly competent interior designer with over 10 years’ experience in the building design industry both in Australia and overseas. His motivation and passion in delivering outstanding results has enabled him to manage a range of projects.
Jeff Bartlett
Graduate of Architecture
MArch
Recently graduated with a Master of Architecture (Professional) from Victoria University of Wellington, Jeff brings tons of fresh ideas to his design approach.
Emily Jones
Student of Architecture
BArch (Pending), NAWIC
Currently completing her Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Canberra, Emily is a keen and quick learner. She is an adaptive and proactive member of the team, always ready to lend a helping hand to both colleagues and clients.
